The OFCM participated in the Dunnottar Water Awareness Day, held July 25. OFCM contibuted financially, Gerry Dube was on the planning committee, and Janine Gibson gave a presentation. Keynote speaker was Maude Barlow.

Significant also from the point of view of this website, is that we are developing the capacity to record and post significant talks on this website. We recorded both Janine's and Maude's talks and you can view them.

Thank you Marnie and team for your continuing support of organics in MB. Thank you for your recent gift to Dr. Marten Entz & the Natural Systems Agriculture program, celebrating 25 years of organic research in Manitoba!

"Our Nature is Organic" Activity Book

Have you ever wondered what exactly spelt is, or what those beautiful heritage tomatoesyou see are called? Get your creative juices flowing while you learn more about organic production topics like ancient grains, pollination, heritage varieties, biodiversity and more in this illustrated journey through organic production in Canada.

Content-wise this colouring and activity booklet is geared for children aged 9-99, and all ages will enjoy colouring the illustrations, while mom or dad help with the recipes or read aloud the accompanying facts about basic organic production. Let's all get a little closer to understanding where our healthy food comes from while having fun!

Other new organic extension materials available

1. Green Manure Took Kit This free downloadable kit produced by the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada with funding from the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative has five modules that will help you understand green manures and how to choose the right green manure for your farm conditions. Click here to begin your green manure journey.

2. 2017 Manitoba Cost of Production for Organic Field Crops This important business tool will help you decide if growing organic cereals and oilseeds makes economic sense. Download the Excel spreadsheet and customize the numbers for your farm.

Check out the COG Lending Library!

The COG lending library contains over 1500 titles on organic agriculture and related topics, in books, video and audio tapes, DVDs, articles and periodicals. The resources of the lending library of Canadian Organic Growers are available to the Canadian public. Items may be borrowed by mail free of charge.